element <Imperative>
Namespace:
http://gem.yale.edu
Type:
anonymous complexType
Content:
mixed, 3 attributes, 12 elements
Defined:
locally at 1 location in gemschema.xsd, see XML source
Includes:
definitions of 3 attributes and 12 elements
XML Representation Summary
<Imperative
    id
 = 
 xs:ID
    lang
 = 
 xs:NMTOKEN
    source
 = 
 xs:string
    >
   
Content: 
 {text} × (Scope | Directive | Reason | EvidenceQuality | RecommendationStrength | Flexibility | Logic | Cost | Linkage | Reference | Certainty | Goal)*
</Imperative>
Content model elements (12):
Certainty (type GemBasicType),
Cost (type GemBasicType),
Directive (in Imperative),
EvidenceQuality (type GemBasicType),
Flexibility (type GemBasicType),
Goal (type GemBasicType),
Linkage (type GemBasicType),
Logic (type GemBasicType),
Reason (type GemBasicType),
RecommendationStrength (type GemBasicType),
Reference (type GemBasicType),
Scope (in Imperative)
Included in content model of elements (1):
Recommendation (in KnowledgeComponents)
Usage / Definition Locations
Annotation
Recommendation directed at the entire target population without limitation. The complete text of the imperative statement should be stored in this element
XML Source (w/o annotations (19); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Imperative">
<xs:complexType mixed="true">
<xs:choice maxOccurs="unbounded" minOccurs="0">
<xs:element name="Scope"/>
<xs:element name="Directive">
<xs:complexType mixed="true">
<xs:choice maxOccurs="unbounded" minOccurs="0">
<xs:element name="DirectiveBenefit" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveRiskHarm" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveDescription" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveCost" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveValue" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveType">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:enumeration value="test"/>
<xs:enumeration value="query"/>
<xs:enumeration value="examine"/>
<xs:enumeration value="prescribe"/>
<xs:enumeration value="perform therapeutic procedure"/>
<xs:enumeration value="educate/counsel"/>
<xs:enumeration value="dispose"/>
<xs:enumeration value="refer/consult"/>
<xs:enumeration value="conclude"/>
<xs:enumeration value="monitor"/>
<xs:enumeration value="document"/>
<xs:enumeration value="advocate"/>
<xs:enumeration value="no recommendation"/>
<xs:enumeration value="prepare"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
</xs:choice>
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/>
<xs:attribute name="directive.id" type="xs:string"/>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
<xs:element name="Reason" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="EvidenceQuality" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="RecommendationStrength" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Flexibility" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Logic" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Cost" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Linkage" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Reference" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Certainty" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="Goal" type="GemBasicType"/>
</xs:choice>
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/>
<xs:attribute name="lang" type="xs:NMTOKEN"/>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
Attribute Detail (defined in this component only; 3/3)
id
Type:
xs:ID, predefined
Use:
optional
XML Source (see within schema source)
<xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/>
lang
Type:
xs:NMTOKEN, predefined
Use:
optional
XML Source (see within schema source)
<xs:attribute name="lang" type="xs:NMTOKEN"/>
source
Type:
xs:string, predefined
Use:
optional
XML Source (see within schema source)
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/>
Content Element Detail (defined in this component only; 12/12)
Certainty
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
Indication of the likelihood that this recommendation will lead to specified outcomes
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Certainty" type="GemBasicType"/>
Cost
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
Overall cost of performing this recommendation
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Cost" type="GemBasicType"/>
Directive
Type:
anonymous, mixed content
An appropriate activity for the eligible population. Store only a single activity in each Directive element
XML Source (w/o annotations (7); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Directive">
<xs:complexType mixed="true">
<xs:choice maxOccurs="unbounded" minOccurs="0">
<xs:element name="DirectiveBenefit" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveRiskHarm" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveDescription" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveCost" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveValue" type="GemBasicType"/>
<xs:element name="DirectiveType">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:enumeration value="test"/>
<xs:enumeration value="query"/>
<xs:enumeration value="examine"/>
<xs:enumeration value="prescribe"/>
<xs:enumeration value="perform therapeutic procedure"/>
<xs:enumeration value="educate/counsel"/>
<xs:enumeration value="dispose"/>
<xs:enumeration value="refer/consult"/>
<xs:enumeration value="conclude"/>
<xs:enumeration value="monitor"/>
<xs:enumeration value="document"/>
<xs:enumeration value="advocate"/>
<xs:enumeration value="no recommendation"/>
<xs:enumeration value="prepare"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
</xs:choice>
<xs:attribute name="source" type="xs:string"/>
<xs:attribute name="id" type="xs:ID"/>
<xs:attribute name="directive.id" type="xs:string"/>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
EvidenceQuality
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
An indication of methodologic rigor of the studies that support the specified recommendation
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="EvidenceQuality" type="GemBasicType"/>
Flexibility
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
Indication of options in performing imperative
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Flexibility" type="GemBasicType"/>
Goal
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
The state that a recommendation is intended to achieve, maintain, or avoid
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Goal" type="GemBasicType"/>
Linkage
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
Indicator of a relationship between this recommendation and other knowledge component(s)
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Linkage" type="GemBasicType"/>
Logic
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
Boolean operators that indicate how directives are to be combined
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Logic" type="GemBasicType"/>
Reason
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
An explanation or justification for a recommendation
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Reason" type="GemBasicType"/>
RecommendationStrength
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
An indication of the guideline developers' level of support for a given recommendation
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="RecommendationStrength" type="GemBasicType"/>
Reference
Type:
GemBasicType, simple content
Specific citation relevant to this imperative recommendation
Simple Content
xs:string
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Reference" type="GemBasicType"/>
Scope
Type:
xs:anyType, any content
Implicit eligibility criteria for an imperative statement
XML Source (w/o annotations (1); see within schema source)
<xs:element name="Scope"/>
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